Archeologists hunting Phoenician treasure face grisly murders on a fog-shrouded island.
TOWER OF EVIL
One way in, no way out
A group of experienced archeologists are searching for an old and mystic Phoenician treasure when they are surprised by a series of mysterious murders.
Quick Answer
Tower of Evil is a 1972 United Kingdom horror, mystery, and thriller film directed by Jim O'Connolly about archeologists searching for ancient treasure who are stalked by a killer on a remote island.
Programmer's Pick
Tower of Evil serves up a fog-drenched British take on the body-count formula, complete with archeologists, treasure, and more nudity than most seaside excursions. Come for the giallo-esque murders, stay for sideburns, statues, and a treasure hunt gone very wrong.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Jim O'Connolly
- Writers
- George Baxt, Jim O'Connolly
- Release
- 1972
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- Also Known As
- Horror of Snape Island, Horror on Snape Island, Beyond the Fog, Devil's Tower: Der Schreckensturm der Zombies, Turm der Lebenden Leichen, Ο Φάρος του Διαβόλου, Tower of Evil
Why This Matters
This UK-US co-production stands out for its early 1970s blend of slasher and archaeological adventure, and was filmed at the renowned Shepperton Studios.
Cast & Crew
View all →Why Cult
Stylized killings and a mysterious murderer channel the spirit of Italian giallo within a British setting.
Archeologists seek ancient Phoenician gold, adding adventure and greed to the horror mix.
Expect male and female nudity, sexual encounters, and a psychotronic edge that pushes the envelope of early '70s horror.
The isolated Snape Island setting oozes dread, enhanced by classic British horror touches and coastal gloom.
Scene Gallery
Threat File
Arrival of archeologists on Snape Island
Murderous killer lurking on the island
Brutal murders of group members
Fog-shrouded lighthouse and island
Questions from the Vault
Who directed Tower of Evil? +
Tower of Evil was directed by Jim O'Connolly.
How long is Tower of Evil? +
Tower of Evil has a runtime of 89 minutes.
What genre is Tower of Evil? +
Tower of Evil is a horror, mystery, and thriller film.
Where can I watch Tower of Evil? +
Tower of Evil is available to stream on SassyFlix.
What traumatizes Penny on Snape Island? +
Penny is found hiding in a closet after witnessing her friends being murdered, leaving her in a state of shock and unable to speak coherently.